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Ms. Gutierrez from Salinas, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fresh Supplies: Mesh Bags, an Office Chair, and Laminating Sheets

Help me give my students an office chair, colored cardstock, and mesh bags.

  • $330 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I am writing to seek your support for our kindergarten classroom. As we navigate the academic year, we are in need of specific supplies to enhance the learning experience for our young students. We are currently in need of toner cartridges to ensure that we can continue printing essential worksheets for classroom activities. Additionally, colored card stock is crucial for creating vibrant and engaging student materials and projects, contributing to a visually stimulating learning environment. Mesh bags are essential for organizing student supplies, promoting a neat and orderly classroom setting. Laminating sheets are another necessity, as they will help preserve and extend the life of instructional materials, allowing us to make the most of valuable resources.

In addition, we are seeking grey crayons to complete student boxes, providing a variety of creative tools for our young learners.

Finally, an office chair for our small groups table will greatly assist in facilitating focused and effective one-on-one interactions with students during collaborative activities. Your generous support in providing these supplies will contribute significantly to the success of our classroom and the educational journey of our students. If you are able to assist with any of these items or have suggestions for potential donors, we would be immensely grateful. Thank you for considering our request. Your commitment to education makes a lasting impact on the lives of our students.

Ms. Gutierrez Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Academy Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Salinas, CA View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sweetcrispy Office Computer Desk Chair, Ergonomic Mid-Back Mesh Rolling Work Swivel Task Chairs with Wheels, Comfortable Lumbar Support, Comfy Flip-up Arms for Home, Bedroom, Study, Student, Black • Amazon Business $58.49 1 $58.49
MCYCOLOR 80A Toner Cartridge Black High Yield Compatible for HP 80A CF280X CF280A 80X use with HP Laserjet Pro 400 M410 M401D M401A M401N M401 Printer (2 Pack) • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Oaimyy-18 Pcs,5"x 7",Plastic Mesh Zipper Pouch Document Folders Bag Zipper Zip File Folders for Office Supplies, Travel,Organizing Storage (5"x 7", Multicolor) • Amazon Business $15.86 2 $31.72
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 3 Mil, 200-Pack, Education Supplies & Craft Supplies, For Use With Thermal Laminators, Letter Size 8.9 x 11.4 in. • Amazon Business $26.37 1 $26.37
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 200 Count, 3 mil., Laminate Homemade Ornaments, Christmas Banners and Gift Tags, Holiday Supplies, Fits Letter Sized Paper (8.9 in. × 11.4 in.) • Amazon Business $26.37 1 $26.37
Astrobrights Colored Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 65 lb/176 gsm, Primary" 5-Color Assortment, 5 Individual Packs of 50 Assorted Sheets - 250 Sheets in total (20401) • Amazon Business $23.95 1 $23.95
Crayola Large Crayons, Gray, Art Tools for Kids, 12 Count • Amazon Business $7.40 2 $14.80
Pastel Gradient Paper Stationery, Aesthetic Paper 8.5 x 11 Inches, 60 Sheets, Colorful Writing Paper, Pretty Stationary Paper, Decorative Scrapbook Paper • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$225.68

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $20.65

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$279.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.36

Total project goal

$329.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $329.08

4 Donors

-$196.14

Donations toward project cost

-$186.22

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.92

match offer

-$110.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$93.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.94

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